Nicholas Hays, Michigan State University (IMAGE) Michigan State University Caption A study led by Michigan State University scholar Nicholas Hays suggests prominent people who don't feel their status is earned are more generous. Credit Michigan State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.